The Hot Spring County Sheriff's Department's C.I.D. consists of full time certified deputies.

Once a uniformed deputy takes a report, C.I.D. will begin a follow-up investigation. C.I.D. is responsible for processing and cataloging evidence at crime scenes. They also prepare affidavits for arrest warrants, search warrants, interview victims, witnesses, and suspects, and perform many other related duties.

Hot Spring County Coroner is Chad Ledbetter. Ledbetter is also a Reserve Deputy for Hot Spring County Sheriff's Office and Donaldson Police Chief.